Stephen Pryor, who is recovering from a torn back muscle, is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Pryor, who is recovering from a torn back muscle, is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Pruor had season-ending surgery last August after tearing the latissimus dorsi muscle behind his right shoulder. He has thrown well this spring, but the Mariners are going to take it slow for him. When he eventually returns, he likely be used in a late-relief role.